“So, what's drug use like on campus?” It’s a question that leaves many a campus tour guide stammering “Well… um,” and that has countless prospective students whispering an embarrassed “Mom!” or “Dad!” The well-honed response campus tour guides give to potential students and their families…
Poetry is a form of art that is incredibly intimate. Poets often draw upon personal experiences to make their work more emotional and effective. Despite the intimacy, poetry frequently features themes that resonate with more than just the writer. The messages that writers voice in…
Since 2016, various faculty in International and Area Studies and Chinese Language and Culture have held the Asian Film & Talk Series as part of the “New College: Connecting the Art + Humanities” season, in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. After taking the…
Dorm rooms can feel sterile and stultifying when one first arrives at New College, with barren anemic walls and frigid floors, the space in between formulaically stocked with mass-produced furniture. To remedy this and the inevitable homesickness, many Novos dedicate much of their initial free…
Downtown Sarasota is a bundle of lively commerce, endless construction, and cultural interplay underpinned with a melodious racket and ceaseless heat. While many enjoy the chaotic and busy energy of the city, others look for openings to get away. Beyond the bustling roads and sky-splitting…
In a year that can be characterized by forced isolation and a yearning for connection, thesis student Elizabeth “Liz” Mena’s Gringolandia Chats stitches together a quilt of stories and experiences that bring the New College Latinx community closer together. Having released its latest episode—”Episode 4:…
“All new music, all the time.” This is the thesis of the New Music New College (NMNC) program, currently helmed by Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Music Mark Dancigers. Though the pandemic did poke a hole in the motto last year, no time is…
There’s a whole lot of rhythm goin’ ‘round. Or is there? Even prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Walls—a New College tradition involving music and dancing, usually in Palm Court—have been a dying social event. Though, this is nothing new for New. Testimonies…
The 23rd Annual Sarasota Film Festival will screen both in-person and online at CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key this Friday, April 30 through May 9. Patrons can view scheduling and order in-person tickets online for $15. Virtual screening prices vary depending on category. Here are some…
Based on Tony Ahedo’s 2015 short film by the same name, ICON follows two high school students, Sam and Ana, as they struggle through a decision that will change their lives forever. Ahedo authentically captures Floridian adolescence with steady shots of skate parks, beat-up Toyotas…
